MISS Guyana Talented Teen, Reesa Sooklall, is expected to wing out of Guyana on December 27, in the company of the franchise holder and Simpli Royal Director Pamela Dillon, to compete in the Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant.

The pageant, which will see fierce competition among the delegates representing the Caribbean nations, will take place in St Kitts and Nevis on December 30.
In St Kitts, our queen is expected to compete in the talent, introductory, evening wear, and intelligence segments. The talent competition will be in the form of a theatrical presentation, while the introduction will require an ambassadorial speech.

Sooklall, born on October 8, 1999, is described as an outgoing, compassionate, vibrant, talented, and down-to-earth teenager who is full of energy. Her upbringing in the quiet village of Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara definitely shaped her outlook. She has an older sister, who is her companion and guide.

The 15-year-old Sooklall is a proud third-form science student of Queen’s College, and dreams of one day becoming an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. She had her early education at the Starter’s Nursery School and Graham’s Hall Primary School.

During her spare time, she enjoys playing the guitar, dancing, skating, painting, playing with her pets, or playing outdoor sports (her favourite outdoor sport is cricket). She also has a special interest in photography and making bracelets.

As Miss Guyana Talented Teen 2014, she has been able to meet with other teens, and has been inspiring them with talks on self-esteem building. She hopes to create a positive impact on other teenagers’ lives.

Sooklall is also living a childhood dream of being a model after signing with Traits Model Management.

The talented young woman is also an advocate for raising awareness on global warming and its effects, since it is a major concern in promoting a safe earth.

Her advice to other teens is: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. Be confident in yourself and never doubt your potential. Beauty isn’t only about having a pretty face; it’s about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart and a pretty soul.”